In vitro cytotoxicity assessment of biosynthesized Apis mellifera bee venom nanoparticles (BVNPs) against MCF-7 breast cancer cell lines by Vikram Jadhav, Arun Bhagare, Ashwini Palake, Kisan Kodam, Akshay Dhaygude, Anant Kardel, Dnyaneshwar Lokhande, Jayraj Aher

“…The findings of this study underscore the viability of hydrothermal synthesis in producing biologically active and structurally stable BVNPs, with a significant potential for anticancer activities. …”
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Research and Application of a Multitarget Detection Algorithm Based on Improved YOLOv8 for Indoor Objects by Yanzhen Wang, Wei Wang, Xiaolong Zhou, Xubin Dong, Jianyong Li, Qi Zhao, Xinyu Yang, Yao Wang

“…First, the GAM global attention mechanism is embedded in the backbone network of YOLOv8 to improve the sensitivity of the backbone network to the important feature information and reduce the attention to the irrelevant features, and it is determined that the GAM global attention mechanism will be embedded in the backbone network of YOLOv8 after comparing and analyzing the GAM with the attention mechanisms of CBAM, SE, and ECA; second, at the neck layer, the original PAN-FPN network structure is replaced with the BiFPN structure at the neck layer to realize bidirectional cross-scale connectivity and weighted feature fusion. …”
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Features of the Circulation of ARVI Pathogens During of Emergence and Widespread of SARS-CoV-2 in the 2018–2021 by E. I. Burtseva, L. V. Kolobukhina, O. L. Voronina, A. V. Ignatjeva, E. A. Mukasheva, A. D. Panova, E. L. Feodoritova, K. G. Krasnoslodotsev, S. V. Trushakova, L. N. Merkulova, I. N. Khlopova, N. V. Breslav, N. N. Ryzhova, M. S. Kunda, E. I. Aksenova, R. V. Vartanyan, L. B. Kisteneva, O. A. Burgasova, A. G. Rosatkevich, I. S. Kruzhkova, M. V. Bazarova, S. V. Smetanina, N. A. Tsvetkova, Yu. S. Levochkina, M. V. Kozlova, D. O. Korostin, E. I. Botsmanov

“…To identify the features of the structure of ARVI during the emergence and widespread spread of SARS-CoV-2. …”
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Development of a zoonotic influenza distribution assessment and ranking system (ZIDAR): Technical application in Nepal to support cross-sectoral risk-based surveillance by Adam Charette-Castonguay, Dipendra Gautam, Binay Shrestha, Hemant Chandra Ojha, Barun Kumar Sharma, Mukul Upadhayaya, Sujan Rana, Roshika Shrestha, Lok Bandu Chaudhary, Bhawana Kandel, Rudra Prasad Marasini, Sharmila Chapagain, Tulsi Ram Gompo, Surendra Karki, Apsara Poudel, Saugat Shrestha, Avinash Sunny Kayastha, Arun Kumar Govindakarnavar, Reuben Samuel, Allison Gocotano, Pushpa Ranjan Wijesinghe, Nilesh Buddha, Edwin Ceniza Salvador, Manish Kakkar, Ricardo J. Soares Magalhães

“…This is then followed by a technical phase involving model building, model structure validation, data gathering and assessment of model performance. …”
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Analysis of Roof Deformation Mechanism and Control Measures with Roof Cutting and Pressure Releasing in Gob-Side Entry Retaining by Bing-Jun Sun, Xin-Zhu Hua, Yan Zhang, Jiadi Yin, Kai He, Chengxing Zhao, Yingfu Li

“…The mechanical model of the basic roof fracture structure is established on the basis of key block theory to study the roof breaking mechanism of gob-side entry retaining under roof cutting and pressure relief, and the analytical formula of roof support resistance is derived when the key block of the basic roof is stable. …”
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Enhanced analysis of the genomic diversity of Mycobacterium bovis in Great Britain to aid control of bovine tuberculosis by Prizam Sandhu, Javier Nunez-Garcia, Stefan Berg, Jo Wheeler, James Dale, Paul Upton, Jane Gibbens, R. Glyn Hewinson, Sara H. Downs, Richard J. Ellis, Eleftheria Palkopoulou

“…Based on the observed phylogenetic structure, we present a SNP-based classification system that replaces the genotype scheme that had been used until recently in GB. …”
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Refining satellite laser altimetry geolocation through full-waveform radiative transfer modeling and matching by Ameni Mkaouar, David Shean, Tiangyang Yin, Christopher S.R. Neigh, Rodrigo Vieira Leite, Paul M. Montesano, Abdelaziz Kallel, Jean-Phillipe Gastellu-Etchegorry

“…These advances support spaceborne data fusion through precise integration of vertical vegetation structure profiles from laser altimetry with horizontal vegetation structure of canopy and ground surface topography.…”
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Molecular characterisation of common Culicoides biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) in Ireland by Elsie Isiye, Angela Valcarcel Olmeda, Thomas Curran, David O’Neill, Theo de Waal, Gerald Barry, Aidan O’Hanlon, James O’Shaughnessy, Nicole Keohane McCarthy, Akke Vellinga, Audrey Jenkinson, Alan Johnson, Damien Barrett, Sarah Costello, Annetta Zintl, Denise O’Meara

“…In addition, using both markers, we inferred the population genetic structure and potential colonisation pathways of Culicoides obsoletus sensu stricto (s. str.), the major vector species in Ireland. …”
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Converting Biochar Into Biochar‐Based Urea Promotes Environmental and Economic Sustainability in Rice‐Wheat Rotation System by Xueliu Gong, Wei Shi, Jiarong Wu, Jingsong Qin, Wang Huang, Yanfang Feng, Haijun Sun, Jufeng Zheng, Kun Cheng, Stephen Joseph, Junhui Chen, Rongjun Bian, Lianqing Li, Genxing Pan

“…However, biochar amendment improved SOC and aggregation structure, with a significant increase in macroaggregate distribution over 50% compared to CKU and CKBU. …”
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Reproductive modes in populations of late-acting self-incompatible and self-compatible polyploid Ludwigia grandiflora subsp. hexapetala in western Europe by Stoeckel, Solenn, Becheler, Ronan, Portillo-Lemus, Luis, Harang, Marilyne, Besnard, Anne-Laure, Lassalle, Gilles, Causse-Védrines, Romain, Michon-Coudouel, Sophie, Park, Daniel J., Pope, Bernard J., Petit, Eric J., Barloy, Dominique

“…It shapes genetic diversity and its structure over time and space, which can be used to infer reproductive modes. …”
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The Effects of Microplastics and Heavy Metals Individually and in Combination on the Growth of Water Spinach (<i>Ipomoea aquatic</i>) and Rhizosphere Microorganisms by Jing-Yi Wang, Meng Wang, Jian-Wei Shi, B. Larry Li, Ling Liu, Peng-Fei Duan, Zhao-Jin Chen

“…A strong correlation was observed between microbial community structure (both bacterial and fungal), soil physicochemical properties, and plant growth. …”
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Effects of dietary probiotic (Clostridium butyricum I9, C. butyricum G15, or Paraclostridium bifermentans X13) on growth, digestive enzyme activities, immunity, and intestinal micr... by Wei Yang, Wei Yang, Huifen Liang, Huifen Liang, Ruhan Chen, Ruhan Chen, Zhinuo Du, Zhinuo Du, Taoqiu Deng, Taoqiu Deng, Yuqing Zheng, Yuqing Zheng, Ying Song, Ying Song, Yanchuang Duan, Yanchuang Duan, Junyuan Lin, Junyuan Lin, Md. Akibul Hasan Bakky, Md. Akibul Hasan Bakky, Ngoc Tuan Tran, Ngoc Tuan Tran, Ming Zhang, Ming Zhang, Shengkang Li, Shengkang Li

“…The supplementation of probiotics increased the content of short-chain fatty acids and effectively maintained the normal morphology and structure of the intestinal tract and hepatopancreas. …”
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The <i>Cordyceps</i> Genus as a Potential Source of Bioactive Compounds for Adjuvant Cancer Therapy: A Network Pharmacology Approach by Jose Luis Gonzalez-Llerena, Daniela Treviño-Almaguer, Jesus Alejandro Leal-Mendez, Gael Garcia-Valdez, Arely Guadalupe Balderas-Moreno, Michel Stéphane Heya, Isaias Balderas-Renteria, María del Rayo Camacho-Corona, Bryan Alejandro Espinosa-Rodriguez

“…<b>Conclusions:</b><i>Cordyceps</i> extracts contain structurally diverse metabolites capable of modulating multiple cancer-relevant molecular targets, providing a robust foundation for their development into multitarget anticancer therapies. …”
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The blueprint for survival: the blue dasher dragonfly as a model for urban adaptation by Ethan R. Tolman, Ellie Gamett, Christopher D. Beatty, Aaron Goodman, Brittney Hahn, Christian Benischek, Gracie Castillo, Ethan Derderian, Santiago Fernandez-Juarez, Ben Gallafent, James Jenson, Dick Jordan, Magnolia Schneider, Roberto Salazar, Towako Tamano, Maleah Wei, Jacob Idec, Rob Guralnick, Jessica L. Ware, Manpreet K. Kohli

“…The biology, distribution, population structure, and molecular adaptations enabling certain species to thrive in human-altered habitats are not well understood. …”
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Experiences, perceptions and attitudes on providing advice on physical activity to patients with chronic ischaemic heart disease: a qualitative study in general practitioners in Ge... by Norbert Donner-Banzhoff, Rik Crutzen, Sabrina Kastaun, Verena Leve, Stefan Wilm, Alicia Prinz, Sabrina Hoppe

“…Audio-recorded data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using a content structuring procedure (deductive and inductive approach). …”
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Diverse approach for the evaluation of antibacterial, antioxidant, and cytotoxicity properties: Plant-mediated synthesis of AgO, ZnO and AgO-ZnO bimetallic nanoparticles using Theo... by Paramanna Poojari, Manisha Mirjankar, Anjana Gaddigal, Parashuram Shivappa, Madhu Ganeshkar, Praveen Huyilagola, Kirankumar Irannanavar, Premakshi Goder, Chandrappa Kamanavalli

“…XRD analysis showed that AgO, ZnO NPs, and AgO-ZnO BNPs have a face-centered cubic (FCC) and hexagonal Wurtzite structure, respectively. FESEM and HRTEM results revealed the structure and morphology of synthesized nanoparticles. …”
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Investigating broadband filtering power amplifier using multi-mode resonator-based bandpass filter by Mohamed Boumalkha, Ahmed Gamal Abdellatif, Ahmed S.I. Amar, Mohammed Lahsaini, Amir Almslmany, Shuja Ansari, Mohammed Alammar, Mahmoud A. Shawky

“…The proposed method focuses on the integration of the power amplifier (PA) and bandpass filter (BPF) into a single, co-designed structure, eliminating the conventional output matching network (OMN) by directly connecting the BPF to the transistor's drain. …”
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Development and test of digital twin simulation platform of “support-surrounding rock” based on dip effect by Panshi XIE, Yingyi ZHANG, Yongping WU, Yuqian DU, Hang YANG, Baofa HUANG, Weidian LIN, Leilei YI, Hui XU, Chun FENG

“…The stability of the whole structure and the reliability of the performance of the three-dimensional large-scale simulation experiment platform were determined, and the practicability and accuracy of the twin system were also determined. …”
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Freeze-thaw carry-over effect promotes decomposition of recalcitrant carbon in peatlands by nitrogen limitation by Jiawen Yan, Lianxi Sheng, Xiaofei Yu, Shanshan Ding, Yongen Min, Hongyan Shen, Yuanchun Zou

“…The N functional groups and availability, bacterial community’s structure, succession and metabolic function, and carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes) were determined at 0–30 cm (topsoil) and 30–60 cm (subsoil) employing synchrotron radiation X-ray absorption near-edge structure (XANES) and metagenomic sequencing technologies. …”
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Robust Image Population Based Stain Color Normalization: How Many Reference Slides Are Enough? by Jose L. Agraz, Caleb M. Grenko, Andrew A. Chen, Angela N. Viaene, MacLean D. Nasrallah, Sarthak Pati, Tahsin Kurc, Joel Saltz, Michael D. Feldman, Hamed Akbari, Parth Sharma, Russell T. Shinohara, Spyridon Bakas

“…Histopathologic evaluation of Hematoxylin &amp; Eosin (H&amp;E) stained slides is essential for disease diagnosis, revealing tissue morphology, structure, and cellular composition. Variations in staining protocols and equipment result in images with color nonconformity. …”
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